NSCN-IM calls for total shutdown in Nagalim

NSCN-IM has called for a total shut down of shops and business establishments in Nagalim from August 2 midnight till 12:00 noon of August 3, 2021 as a mark of their protest against the GoI for keeping silent on FA even after 6 years.

The press release said, “While Naga people appreciate the Government of India for recognizing the historical and political rights of the Nagas by signing the FA, the matter should not end there. What had been committed should be taken to a logical conclusion.”

NSCN/GPRN also appeals to the Naga people, public and business groups to show solidarity to the Framework Agreement and cooperate for the success of the shut down. The NSCN Regional authorities and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) too are requested to cooperate.

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The complete Press statement reads;

“The historic Framework Agreement (FA) which was signed on the 3rd August, 2015 between the Government of India (GoI) and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) is yet to see the light of fulfillment as committed by the GoI. Six (6) years down the line, there is no positive response yet from the GoI. The Nagas cannot be taken for a ride in this manner.

While Naga people appreciate the Government of India for recognizing the historical and political rights of the Nagas by signing the FA, the matter should not end there. What had been committed should be taken to a logical conclusion.

The NSCN/GPRN attached high political value to FA as a fulfillment of Naga people’s historical and political rights. As a mark of our protest against the GoI for keeping silent on FA even after 6 years, there will be a total closure of shops and business establishments in Nagalim is from 12 AM midnight of the 2nd August, 2021 till 12 PM of the 3rd August, 2021 (12 hours). NSCN/GPRN appeals to the Naga people, public and business groups to show solidarity to the Framework Agreement and cooperate for the success of the shut down. The NSCN Regional authorities and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) too are requested to cooperate.”

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